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June 9, 2008
structural work
want to have my half-cellar dug out to create more space for storage. A cracked wooden center beam also needs to be replaced with a steel beam and columns. In the digging-out process, my walls may require some underpinning. I have gotten a plan approved by the building department, but in the meantime I've lost my contractor who is now stacked up with other jobs. Has anyone had similar work done? I'm looking for a contractor with experience in this type of structural work. I'd be grateful for any recommendations.
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This sounds almost exactly like what I did here: dig out, underpinning, steel I-beam, relocate columns and waste stack, etc. Sorry to keep plugging this guy but I honestly don't have any vested interest here. Most of the work here was done by Jim Lally of Galway Bay: 917-523-1113. Frank O'Donnell was the GC, however he's moved back home to Donnegal to run his pub and construction leasing business.
Posted by: Steve at June 9, 2008 9:54 PM
You may want to try WMC, I they are very good. Only problem is they stay rather busy. Their number is 347*789*6550. Good Luck.
Posted by: guest at June 9, 2008 10:32 PM
It loks to me like you need to get a structural engineer, this sounds like you could really screw up the building.
Posted by: guest at June 10, 2008 12:18 PM
I have a structural engineer. I'm LOOKING for a contractor. But thanks, anyway.
Posted by: eastmanb at June 10, 2008 8:44 PM
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